Top Ten Greatest Female Politicians

The Top Ten
Margaret Thatcher Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, was a British stateswoman and politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and the Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century and was the first... read more

How is this woman not number 1? She had more to do with the downfall of the Soviet Union than Reagan, for goodness' sake! They called her the Iron Lady for a reason, you know!

You could make the case that Margaret Thatcher is the greatest politician ever. Easily the greatest female. It is insulting that Hillary is above her.

How is it that Hillary Clinton is above Margaret... Hillary is maybe 9... maybe 8, but certainly nowhere near the stature of Margaret Thatcher!

Angela Merkel Angela Dorothea Merkel (born July 17, 1954) is a German former politician who served as the Chancellor of Germany (2005–2021). She was also the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (2000–2018). Growing up in East Germany, she was a cultural official for the Free German Youth, the youth organization... read more
Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26, 1947) is an American politician, diplomat, and former lawyer who served as the 67th United States secretary of state from 2009 to 2013, as a United States senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009, and as first lady of the United States from 1993... read more

How is it that she is not #1? She's the smartest and most compassionate politician I know. And it would be wonderful if she wins, because Bill Clinton will be back in the White House because he's her husband.

Can you imagine the look on the face of Ruth L. if Bill is back in the White House? Laugh out loud.

I'm hoping she will win in 2016. Who are those two ahead of her in this poll? We're talking about Hillary Clinton... one of the most famous women in the world. The two above her, as of this post, I don't know them.

Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal, whether you love her or hate her, agree with her on it all or proudly disagree with her, Hillary is a powerful voice and a smart woman.

Benazir Bhutto Benazir Bhutto was the 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan and the leader of the centre-left Pakistan Peoples Party.

Benazir is the greatest female politician of all time. She was the first female Prime Minister of a Muslim state, which was itself a great achievement. Moreover, she removed the misconception from the minds of people that Muslim women remain within their houses.

She was also named as the most famous politician by The Guinness Book of World Records in 1996, so who can be better than her?

She is a great leader among Muslim women politicians.

Great leader from what I've heard, but it is unfortunate how she died.

Yulia Tymoshenko

Not just a very beautiful woman but also a very smart, influential, and recognizable politician. She wrote more than 50 scientific works. She was one of the main leaders of the Orange Revolution.

Yulia is a fearless woman. No wonder Ukrainians call her "The Only Real Man" in Parliament.

Condoleezza Rice

Smart, accomplished, didn't do it on the back of anyone else, doesn't have to hide emails to stay out of jail.

Eleanor Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962) was an American political figure, diplomat, and activist. She was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, holding the position during her husband Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms as president from 1933 to 1945.
Nancy Pelosi Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro Pelosi is an American politician who is the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, representing California's 12th congressional district.

Brilliant, clever, courageous, strong, unflappable, and always on target!

Corazon Aquino Maria Corazon "Cory" Sumulong Aquino, popularly known as Cory Aquino, was a Filipina politician who was the 11th President of the Philippines, the first woman to hold that office and the first female president in Asia.
Golda Meir Golda Meir (née Mabovitch. 3 May 1898 - 8 December 1978) was the fourth Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1969 to 1974. She was Israel's first and, as of May 2025, only female head of government.

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Indira Gandhi

She was one of the best Prime Ministers of India.

Indira Gandhi was a very clever and smart lady politician.

Eva Perón María Eva Duarte de Perón was the second wife of Argentine President Juan Perón and served as the First Lady of Argentina from 1946 until her death in 1952. She is usually referred to as Eva Perón, or by the affectionate Spanish language diminutive Evita.
Ann Richards
Nikki Haley Nimarata Nikki Randhawa Haley (born January 20, 1972) is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 116th governor of South Carolina from 2011 to 2017 and as the 29th U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from January 2017 to December 2018... read more
Aung San Suu Kyi

Sad what happens in corrupt countries like Myanmar. She and her father are heroes, and it's terrible what they have done to her.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (born October 13th, 1989), also known by her initials AOC, is an American activist and politician. She served as the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district since 2019 as a member of the Democratic Party.

Was able to overcome her lack of experience and has become the leader of the Democratic Party's progressive faction.

Madeleine Albright
Tulsi Gabbard Tulsi Gabbard (born April 12, 1981) is an American politician and a former Democrat who served as the United States Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district from January 3rd, 2013 to January 3rd, 2021. Tulsi Gabbard left the Democratic Party on October 11th, 2022, and is now an Independent... read more

She is an amazing woman with impeccable credentials and integrity.

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Betty Boothroyd
Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Michelle Bachelet
Ursula von der Leyen
Sarah Palin Sarah Louise Palin is an American politician, commentator, and author who served as the ninth Governor of Alaska from 2006 until her resignation in 2009. As the Republican Party nominee for Vice President in the 2008 Presidential election running with the Republican presidential nominee, Arizona Senator... read more

After being crowned Miss Wasilla in 1984, Sarah Barracuda became mayor, then governor, and finally a running mate.

Marine Le Pen Marion Anne Perrine "Marine" Le Pen is a French politician and lawyer serving as President of the National Rally political party since 2011, with a brief interruption in 2017. She has been the member of the National Assembly for Pas-de-Calais's 11th constituency since 18 June 2017.

The world needs more ladies like her. This will save us.

A western world savior. We must get her elected.

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